Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Remote (6 Month Contract)

Experience level: Mid to Senior Level (with Bachelor's Degree)

Experience required: 5 Years

Salary Range: $65.00 to $70.00 per hour

Position Summary:

• An organized, motivated, and knowledgeable member to support the company's growth by managing the close and improving the accounting process.

Professional Experience/Background to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of accounting experience at Big 4 accounting firms and/or public companies (Tech industry preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the desire for continuous improvement

• US GAAP compliance knowledge – Must ensure accurate financial reporting and application of accounting standards
• Advanced Excel and manual calculation skills: must demonstrate ability to perform and validate calculations without reliance on automated systems

Nice to haves

• Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred
• CPA is required (Hiring Manager said it is strongly preferred during the intake call)
• Experience with Blackline is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate, and lead a team in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee key accounting areas and review key reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results in accordance with US GAAP and global accounting policies.
• Ensure proper accounting standards and controls are applied and in compliance with internal controls, e.g., journal entry review, general ledger account reconciliation review, analytic review of monthly results, including detailed analysis.
• Ensure account reconciliations are timely, properly prepared, and reviewed.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are documented and in place to analytically review key account fluctuations and follow up as appropriate.
• Assist with quarterly and annual internal/external audit requests and liaise with external auditors. Ensure audit requests are addressed on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce close time while maintaining accounting integrity and accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and solve problems.

Competencies (Attributes needed to be successful in this role):

• Functional/Technical Expertise
• Values
• Learning Abilities/Tech Savvy
• Communication & Team Player